PMA Entrance Exam PMAEE 2020: requirements, application schedule, how to apply

MANILA, Philippines – Ready to embrace the profession of arms? The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) opened on May 1 the application system for 2020 entrance examinations (PMAEE). View on this page the comprehensive details of application process, requirements, qualifications and reminders.
PMA Entrance Exam PMAEE 2020: requirements

PMA entrance exam this year is set on different dates from August 26 to October 3 in 44 sites nationwide. Successful applicants will be part of PMA Class of 2025.

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To adhere to the protocol on social distancing, PMA said each testing center will be allocated with four days to administer the examination to the qualified applicants. Note that the number of examinees shall not exceed 50 percent of the seating capacity of the exam venues.

"We also want to reiterate that we are accepting applications either online or through mail/courier until the first week of August 2020," PMA said.

July 18, 2020: The online application will be until August 1, 2020 only.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Natural-born Filipino
  • Physical fitness and good moral character
  • Single, never married or pregnant and not supporting any child or children
  • High school graduate with a general average grade of at least 85 percent
  • At least 5 feet in height
  • No administrative or criminal case
  • At least 17 but not older than 22 years old on April 1, 2020
  • Pass the PMA entrance exams

WHY BE A PMA CADET?
  • Privilege and honor of serving our country
  • Free College Education
  • Monthly Salary and Allowances
  • State of the art training facilities
  • Progressive and rewarding career as an officer of one of the branches of the Armed Forces of the Philippines

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CADET APPLICATION: How to apply?

There are three ways to apply for PMA entrance exam: via online, mail or hand-carry to Office of Cadet Admission in Baguio City.

Online application: High School Form 137 or Form 138 and NSO copy of Birth Certificate are the necessary documents for our Online Application. All interested applicants are requested to scan (pdf file format) said documents and attach it to the Online Application System. Check out here to apply.

Mail application: You can open, print and fill-up the application form and mail it to:
  • Office of Cadet Admission (OCA)
  • Philippine Military Academy
  • Fort del Pilar, Baguio City
  • 2602

Or hand carry it to this address:
  • Office of Cadet Admission (OCA)
  • Philippine Military Academy
  • Fort del Pilar, Baguio City

NOTE: If you did not apply online or by mail, you may still get the test on exam day but you will be last priority. "Priority will be given to regular applicants. Proctors bring only limited number of exam materials," PMA said.

NOTE: For Honor students, fill-up your information via this PMAEE contact form.

COVERAGE OF EXAM

PMAEE aims to measure the mental ability of applicants in the areas of MATH (Algebra and Geometry), ENGLISH (Grammar, Composition, and Reading and Comprehension) and Abstract Reasoning which is called SPMA (Verbal and Numerical Reasoning and Pattern Analysis).

NOTE: The exam is FREE.

REMINDERS ON EXAM DAY

After receiving the Test Permit from the OCA, the applicant will report to the designated Examination Center on the date indicated on the permit. The applicant must bring the Test Permit so that s/he will be allowed by the Proctors to take the Exam.

What to bring?
  • Exam permit
  • Medical Certificate (within 48-72hrs)
  • Health declaration form
  • Copy of PSA birth certificate
  • Copy of latest grades
  • 2 pcs 2x2 ID Pictures
  • 2 pcs pencils
  • Valid ID
  • Mask, face shield and personal alcohol

Notes:
  • No face shield and mask, no exam.
  • Do not also to forget to get your travel pass from your respective barangays to allow you to move from your home to the testing center.

How long is the exam?

On examination day, the whole morning (7am to 11am) will be for administrative aspects of the exam (fill up forms, limited physical examination, etc). The exam proper starts at exactly 12:00 noon and will last up to 4:30 pm.

UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 pandemic, examinees were divided into morning and afternoon schedule for a particular day of the allotted period. Start time is either 7am or 1pm.

Do's and Don'ts

1. DO NOT FOLD, ROLL, DISFIGURE NOR WRITE ON TOP OF YOUR ANSWER SHEET as this may cause problems with the reading machine.

2. When shading your chosen answer, make sure that you do not extend your shading outside the circle. Do not shade more than one circle. Do not make any stray pencil marks on the answer sheet. If you wish to change your answer, erase your old answer completely and shade your new answer. If you do not know the answer, make an intelligent guess. Do not leave any item unanswered.

The following acts will cause you to be disqualified:
  • Cheating
  • Talking to other applicants during the test
  • Passing to or receiving anything from another applicant or unauthorized persons during the test
  • Using any of the following: calculators, cellular phones, or any other electronic gadget

PMAEE RESULTS AND MOVING FORWARD TASKS

If the applicant passes the Exam, s/he will receive a written notice from OCA informing him of the result of the Exam and instructing him to report to AFP, Medical Center (AFPMC). He will then undergo the Complete Physical Examination (CPE) where his medical, physical, mental and emotional condition will be examined to determine his readiness and fitness for the military training in the Academy.

Minimum Requirements for Physical Fitness Test (PFT):
  • Push Ups: Male 30 reps; Female 25 reps
  • Situps: Male 30 reps; Female 25 reps
  • Pullups: Male 10 reps; Female 7 reps
  • Run: Male and Female 3.2km

Medical Disqualifications
  • Color blind
  • Any communicable disease
  • Physical deformities
  • Scoliosis
  • Tattoos
  • Other medical conditions as determined by AFP Medical Board Nr 1

NOTE: CPE takes days, so a cadet candidate is required to stay in the billeting area provided by the Academy in AFPMC.

If the applicant successfully makes it, he will be required to report to PMA Liaison Office in AFPMC for final processing during the last week of March before s/he will be brought to Philippine Military Academy (PMA) on April 01 for the Oath-Taking Ceremony and Reception Rites, signaling his official entry to the Academy as member of a PMA Class.

PREVIOUS EXAM

In the August 2019 exams, a total of 1,629 out of 33,000 examinees passed the tests.

Meanwhile, 1,506 out of 29,601 successfully hurdled the September 2018 PMAEE.

UPDATES

For more details, applicants may call the Office of the Cadet Admission at (074) 442–5520, (0906) 546 6989(Globe), (0919) 068 0877 or (0919) 068 8078 (Smart).

They may also visit the official website of PMA and their Facebook page.

The Summit Express will also update this page for the results of PMAEE 2020. Visit this page or the official page of PMA for more announcements.

— The Summit Express



98 Comments

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  1. can i still take a test

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    1. At least 17 but not older than 22 years old on April 1, 2020

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    2. are you still accepting collge graduate? 25 yrs old?

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    3. same question. already at a Bank now

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  3. i hate how Physically fit is always a requirement. Especially for this, doesn't this train you to be fit as well?

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    1. Physically fit means you need to have at least all the vital signs and body conditions are in good shape for you to perform MORE RIGOROUS training you have to undergo during the entire period.

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  4. Can I take an exam? Even I'm 18th years old this coming June 2020.

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  5. Late submission of form 137 is ok??

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    1. PMA: Incomplete requirements will cause delay in processing because there will be no basis for validation.

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  6. Due to the Pandemic, form 137 and form 138 is unavailable. can we still apply for the exam?

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  7. Can i take an exam even my average is 1st sem 82 and final sem. Is 77? I'am very interested to take the exam

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  8. Is it possible to take the exam without the specific GPA? I really wanted to take the exam and would be striving hard for it

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  9. Is the pma site not working? I've been trying to sign up for weeks, and it always says 'heavy load try again later'. I want to get my permit asap, so that i will be prioritized during the exam. What should i do?

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  10. I'm an incoming grade 12 student can i take the PMAEE 2020?

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  11. Where am i going to sen dmy application requirements?

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    1. Hi, please check the methods above. It can be online, mail or handcarry.

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    2. May I know the list of examination center in region IX?Is it allowed to walk in examinees with complete requirement to be carried on examination day?

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  12. I wnat to send my requirements where am i going to send it?

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  13. Where should i sign up for the application form?

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  14. what is the passing score anyways?

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  15. Can I take the exam even if I am an incoming grade 12 student?

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  16. Am I possibly qualified even if I had crossed right eye?

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  17. If I am already 22 yrs. Old, how will I enter PMA?

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    1. Hi Elvis, kindly check procedures above. You may send application via online or mail.

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    2. Hi sir. Already at a Bank. 24 years old. May pag asa paba?

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  18. Need Help,
    How can I submmit my application form for the entrance exam through online, because whenever I try to click the Instructions given by the website it always shows that ''Your connection is not private." What should I do with this.

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    1. I really wanted to take an exam plss help me how to submmit online application.

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  19. I'll be turning 23 this June 2020. Can I still take the exam? Im a six years course last year thats why I didn't took it last year.

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  20. Can I take this PMAEE even I'm 22 yrs old and on May 24 2021 I'm turning 23 plss anyone reply this

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    1. PMA: At least 17 but not older than 22 years old on April 1, 2020

      Technically, you're still 22 years old and there's should be no issue. But it is better to clarify directly from PMA:

      For more details, applicants may call the Office of the Cadet Admission at (074) 442–5520, (0906) 546 6989(Globe), (0919) 068 0877 or (0919) 068 8078 (Smart).

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  21. what form do we need to submit is it form 137 JHS or Form 138 SHS.If form 138 the school are not started .My son is now enrolled in gr12 this school yr.We only have he's gr 11 grades.And we dont have a school ID for this coming school yr.The opening of the school is Aug 17 and its purely online class.

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    1. High School Form 137 or Form 138 or Report Card

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  22. Sino po may reviewer po?? share nyo naman po

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  23. 23 yrs old hindi na po pala pwede

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  24. okay lang po ba hindi nala scan yung 138 basta naka pdf po?

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  25. If I turn 17 on August 27,2020, can I still take the PMAEE on August 30,2020?

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  26. how many days po ang validation process? thank you

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  27. Im turning 17 this august 6, and I'm grade 10 graduate. Therefore I'm going to be grade 11 next sy. Will I be eligible to take an exam?

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  28. I want to take the entrance exam but my problem is,I lived here in Davao city. May I ask if there is an entrance exam here only in Davao?

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  29. Hi, my son is in college right now but wanted to go in PMA what GPA he needs to submit? Is it still his senior highschool GPA? Thanks

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  30. If you are an honor student and have filled up the form intended for the honor students will this mean that you will be automatically registered or qualified to take the PMA entrance exam or do you have to make an application to be able to be listed on the PMA entrance exam?

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  31. Do we still have to pass our Form 137 even if we're already college? Or just the recent Copy of grades?

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  32. How to download the permit sir??

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  33. hi sir,
    where to download exam permit sir?

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  34. can i retake the exam if I failed it once?

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  35. gudam...my son is 22 years old last 16th July 2020.Is he allowed to take the exam?

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  36. Should we will bring a good moral from our school sir/ma'am?

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  37. how can i download exam permit??

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  38. good day maam/ sir incomplete po yong application ko pwede po bang maging walk in applicant???

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  39. Nung nagpass po kasi ako sa online, nasa Lipa po ako kaya po ang nakaindicate na pageexaman is Lipa. Pero nagkaproblema po before the scheduled exam kaya nasa Zamboanga po ako and we got stuck here because of the pandemic. That's why ang nakaindicate pa din po sa exam permit ko is Lipa. Masosolve pa po ba ito? :((

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  40. Ano po yong email name niyo po?

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  41. Hello po! My concern is about the walk-in applicant po. Paano po iyon? Pupunta po kami sa mismong exam center on the last day po ba of exam or in any day of exam po? May given po na slot for walk-in pero limited lang, ganun po ba?

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  42. Hello po! My concern is about the walk-in applicant po. Paano po iyon? Pupunta po kami sa mismong exam center on the last day po ba of exam or in any day of exam po? May given po na slot for walk-in pero limited lang, ganun po ba?

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  43. Hello po.. Gusto ko lang pong mag tanong.. I finish grade 10 and im already 18 year old. Pwede na po ba akong mag intrance exam?

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  44. Hello po, nalate po ang anak ko sa online application,pwede pa po kaya ang thru mail?

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  45. meron ba online exam sa Sept 2020?

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  46. pwede parin po ba sa MAIL mag pasa ng application?

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  47. Pwede po b mag exam ng online

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  48. Pwede pa po ba ako 23 na po ako pero i use to go to gym physically fit po if there is other option po sana pa for me to join this

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  49. 2nd yr college na po ako. Ano pong yung dadalhin na form 137/138 nong high school po ba? Senior high school? or college na grades ko po nong 1st yr?

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  50. hi po ilang items po dapat ang correct para makapasa po nang exam

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  51. Good Day Madam / Sir;
    Just wanna ask regarding the health qualifications of PMA..ok Lang hu po ba na may kulang na ngipin (dalawa).? Can I still Proceed in taking the opportunity to be a part of PMA Student?

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  52. pwede pa ba mag makapasok kahit may tattoo na pinabura

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  53. Sir pwede po ba maka exam grade 10 moving up..

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  54. I'm 17 years old gusto ko po mag exam tanong ko Lang po Kung pwede na po ako...at pwede Rin po ba sa online mag exam taga Palawan Kasi po ako

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  55. What are the subjects do i need to review to past the entrance exams. Thank You💜

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  56. Can a 2nd year College Student apply for PMA this 2021?

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  57. As long as i can do the PFT even if im overweight do i pass?

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  58. I passed the entrance exam, but I still didnt received an email yet. What will I do.

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  59. When will be 2021 pma online entrance exam

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  60. When will be 2021 pma online entrance exam start? I just turn 18 years old last November graduating grade 12 next year how can I take the online exam?

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  61. I am JHS Graduate already, 17 years old and currently on Grade 11. Can I take the PMAEE?

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  62. When is the next entrance exam this 2021

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  63. I'm senior high graduate can I take exam? I'm 23 years old female

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  64. Hi,
    My son is 23 yrs old. pwede pa ba sya sa PMA?

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  65. Sir do PMA offered Academic courses? How many courses does PMA have

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  66. is it possible po ba to join kahit may suklo or not severe fracture sa elbow?

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  67. I am Bowlegged , Can i still Enroll to PMA Because it is what i really want even in my condition

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  68. Pwede poba mag enroll yung ALS graduate? Junior Level

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  69. Are SHS students who are currently studying for the school year able to take the exam? and if the student fails, can the individual retake for the next exam?

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  70. Good afternoon po maam or sir.
    Ask po ako if qualified parin kahit my 3 missing teeth (molar), 1 cavity sa front and sa pre-molar?

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  71. Good afternoon po maam or sir.
    Ask po ako if qualified parin kahit my 3 missing teeth (molar), 1 cavity sa front and sa pre-molar?

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  72. I am college undergrad, I can still use my form 138 from Senior High school? I'm currently 21 years old and also turning 22 years old this year on June. Am I able to take the exam?

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  73. I am college undergrad, I can still use my form 138 from Senior High school? I'm currently 21 years old and also turning 22 years old this year on June. Am I able to take the exam?

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  74. What file/s is/are to be attach in the recommendation section in the admission?

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  75. Can I take the exam even if I have a colored hair?

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  76. Can I apply even if I have self harm scars? Thank you

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  77. I ask if Im still qualified to apply pma im turning 22 on december 2022?

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